Proverbs 13:19

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul; but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:27

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but he whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.

Proverbs 13:12

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

2 Timothy 2:19

But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.

Song of Solomon 3:4

Scarcely had I passed them, when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go until I had brought him into my mother's house, and into the chamber of her that conceived me.

Proverbs 16:6

By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

Psalm 34:14

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Job 28:28

And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

1 Kings 1:48

And the king also said, ‘Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who has granted one of my offspring to sit on my throne this day, my own eyes seeing it.’ ”

Psalm 37:27

Depart from evil, and do good; so shall you abide for ever.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but he who heeds reproof is honored.

Proverbs 13:20

He who walks with wise men becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

Proverbs 29:10

Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless, and the wicked seek his life.